By The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is seeking better deal for telecoms consumers in Nigeria.
To this end both organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the resolve of both institutions to protect the Nigerian consumer, especially in the communications industry.
Speaking at the formal execution of the MoU, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida said that “we celebrate the beginning of a strategic partnership between two critical regulatory institutions, each committed to advancing the welfare of the Nigerian people through fair competition and robust consumer protection frameworks.”
According to him, the MoU is a testament of shared vision of fostering a transparent, competitive, and consumer-focused telecommunications industry.
“By aligning our efforts, the NCC and FCCPC aim to avoid regulatory uncertainty and create clarity for the benefit of all stakeholders in the communications sector and in furtherance of their joint responsibility to ensure the realization of the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business objectives”, he said.
While calling for industry support, Maida said, “Together, we can achieve the goals of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and beyond.”
In his remark, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Dr. Tunji Bello, said that the signing of the MoU symbolises the convergence of two diligent government agencies in compliance with legal requirements to eliminate regulatory gaps in the telecoms industry.
He stated that the MoU would make life easier for the generality of consumers in dealing with two government agencies on the same issue at the same time.
